Royalton Recorder marks 75 years of documenting life in North Royalton (Years 1965-1967)
This is part of a series of articles that will continue throughout the Recorder's 75th anniversary year. The Recorder will take us through time, from the early 1940s when North Royalton was a small village and through the decades leading us to today, a modern city. We hope will like reading these stories as much as we enjoy preparing them. We hope you will share them with your friends. Businesses in North Royalton in 1965, were doing well, the two new interstates I77, and I71 would bring more cross town traffic to area, and greater development, too. The big traffic questio ....
Royalton Recorder marks 75 years of documenting life in North Royalton (Year 1964)
This is part of a series of articles that will continue throughout the Recorder's 75th anniversary year. The Recorder will take us through time, from the early 1940s when North Royalton was a small village and through the decades leading us to today, a modern city. We hope will like reading these stories as much as we enjoy preparing them. We hope you will share them with your friends. In 1964 the nation was still recovering from the assassination of President Kennedy. Lyndon Johnson was president; the nation would soon know about places across the globe. People across the ....
North Royalton Baseball Leagues Looking for players.
When you look outside the window, baseball and softball season may not be at the top of your agenda at this time of year. But, that’s not the case for the North Royalton Baseball Boosters. Growing the game in North Royalton is on their agenda 12 months out of the year, even when the temperature is below freezing! This year, the boosters are making a big push to get more children and teenagers involved, along with their parents. Last year, over 1,200 youngsters played baseball/softball in the City Leagues. While that may seem to be a large number, 8-to-10 years ago, the number of baseball a ....
Royalton Recorder marks 75 years of documenting life in North Royalton (Years 1941 - 1961)
This is the first in a series of articles that will continue throughout the Recorder's 75th anniversary year. The Recorder will take us through time, from the early 1940s when North Royalton was a small village and through the decades leading us to today, a modern city. We hope will like reading these stories as much as we enjoy preparing them. We hope you will share them with your friends. When you mention the year 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor comes to mind. But, there was another event that happened in 1941 that is noteworthy to North Royalton residents. It was the f ....
Lenten Meals Don't Have To Be Fish
Lent came early this year, starting in early February. Established in the 4th century, it is a period of fasting, sacrifice and reflection, observed traditionally by Christians, to prepare for Easter. The meaning behind Lent is one of penitence and preparation. Fasting was a way of purifying the body, readying it for the celebration of Easter. It was also a way for the person to gain self discipline and take control over material influences in life. The word “Lent” is derived from Teutonic word for springtime. For many, the 40 day period starts on Ash Wednesday and continues on to Easter S ....